Policy, Regulation, and Global Implications for Circularity and Net-Zero

Olaniyi Evans () and Ogechi Adeola ()
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Olaniyi Evans: Pan-Atlantic University, School of Management & Social Sciences
Ogechi Adeola: University of Kigali

Chapter 6 in Innovations in Circular Economy and Net Zero, 2026, pp 125-147 from Springer

Abstract: Abstract In this chapter, we examine how policies and regulatory frameworks facilitate circular economy adoption and net-zero transitions in emerging markets. With a focus on Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America, we apply Institutional Theory to analyse identifiable governance barriers (e.g., regulatory fragmentation, informal sector dominance). Our analysis highlights the necessity of adaptive, multi-level, and inclusive governance models that integrate informal actors and strengthen institutional legitimacy. We argue that a practical policy roadmap will mainstream national incentives, regional standard harmonisation, and strategic international engagement. Our findings offer critical insights for policymakers seeking to operationalise circular economy and net-zero transitions in complex institutional environments in developing economies.

Keywords: Circular economy; Net-Zero transition; Policy frameworks; Regulation; Emerging markets; Governance barriers; Renewable energy targets; Institutional theory (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2026
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-032-22094-3_6

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